Mental Health Technician (Direct Support Professional/Caregiver) - Float

Aurora Community Services•New Richmond, WI

3d•$20 - $20

About The Position

Your New Beginning Starts Here! Employee-Owned, Mission-Driven Wage: $20/hr. Call for details 715-835-9202! If you are passionate and committed to helping individuals live fuller, happier, and more satisfying lives, then Aurora Community Services has a rewarding career opportunity for you! For over 35 years, Aurora has been a leader in providing customized services that support individuals with disabilities, chronic mental illness, and traumatic brain injuries in residential settings. We value employees that are passionate about making people smile every day by empowering them to live as independently as possible. The services we provide require a dedicated staff that is committed to utilizing behavioral support programs, aiding with self care, or performing essential duties, while maintaining the consumer's dignity. Aurora Residential Alternatives Mental Health Program assists individuals who are experiencing a mental health crisis, providing comprehensive services in a community-based setting. Aurora’s skilled mental health technicians support individuals with a wide range of emotional and mental health issues. Socialization/Leisure/Recreation Our staff has the advantage of facilitating recreational leisure activities that create opportunities to meet others, engage in social interactions, and develop friendships. Supporting participation in fun social outings and creative activities allows our consumers to pursue their interests, experience new things, and be more involved in their communities.

Requirements

2 years of experience mental health/substance abuse disorders
18 years of age
Acceptable Background Character Verification
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Must be able to twist, turn, squat, bend, reach, pull, push from high/low position, raise arms above shoulder, walk, sit (chair and floor), climb stairs, and use hands and fingers
Communicate basic English
Basic reading, writing, and internet navigation skills
2+ years of experience in residential services required

Nice To Haves

Experience with adults with disabilities preferred

Responsibilities

Seek out opportunities for community/social integration that enables new and exciting experiences
Help consumers plan and prepare their choice of fun events and outings
Create entertaining individual and group activities
Assist/teach skills that create opportunities for socialization and community engagement
Utilize consumer strengths to build new skills, achieve goals, and enhance quality of independent living
Suggest changes to improve consumer lifestyle
Seek out opportunities for new and exciting experiences
Accompany consumers to scheduled medical appointments and communicate changes in medications, treatment orders, or therapies
Report changes in consumer’s medical condition or eating habits immediately to supervisor
Follow prescribed special dietary programs
Implement procedures for infection control in compliance with Infection Control Policy and Exposure Control Policy
Exercise sanitary food service, housekeeping, and laundry practices
Work and training schedule is obtained ONLY from the Direct Support Coordinator
Must be available every other weekend
Must maintain a minimum of Secondary Drive Status
Must be willing to travel to all operations within the region
Drive time is paid after 30 minutes of travel from staff residence
Drive time reimbursement must be submitted monthly
If full time, the employee must maintain a full-time work schedule
Frequent schedule changes/declining scheduled shifts is grounds for discharge
If “regular” position is desired, must apply – rate of pay would be regular rate of pay for that position